GL Homes' flagship 55+ community in Bonita Springs — approximately 800 homes built around a 45,000 square foot waterfront clubhouse with no golf course, no mandatory membership, and a lifestyle-first amenity philosophy.
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Talk to a Specialist →Valencia Bonita is GL Homes' 55+ master-planned community in Bonita Springs, positioned in the southern Lee County corridor between Fort Myers and Naples. GL Homes is one of Florida's largest active adult builders, and Valencia Bonita is their flagship community in Southwest Florida. The community opened for sales in the mid-2010s and is largely built out, with a resale market that has been active since 2019.
The defining characteristic of Valencia Bonita's design is the clubhouse investment. GL Homes allocated 45,000 square feet of clubhouse space — comparable to what Pelican Preserve offers in their Town Center — to social, fitness, spa, and recreation facilities rather than building a golf course. This reflects a deliberate thesis: a growing segment of 55+ buyers doesn't want golf, doesn't want to pay for golf, and wants resort-quality amenities focused on fitness, social gathering, and wellness.
Location is a genuine advantage for some buyers. Bonita Springs sits about 15 miles south of Fort Myers and 20 miles north of Naples, giving Valencia Bonita residents convenient access to Naples' dining and cultural amenities without paying full Naples real estate prices. Coconut Point Mall, one of Southwest Florida's premier outdoor shopping centers, is about 5 miles away.
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| Cost Item | Single-Family $500K | Villa $430K |
|---|---|---|
| HOA (monthly) | ~$380/mo | ~$430/mo (sub-assoc. may add $50–$80) |
| Property tax (homestead, annual) | ~$6,020/yr · $502/mo | ~$5,090/yr · $424/mo |
| CDD (verify for parcel) | TBD — ask for tax bill | TBD — ask for tax bill |
| Wind + flood insurance (annual) | ~$6,000–$10,000/yr · $500–$833/mo | ~$5,000–$8,000/yr · $417–$667/mo |
| True Monthly (no CDD confirmed) | ~$1,382–$1,715/mo | ~$1,271–$1,521/mo |
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